Explore the Family Name Santon
The meaning of Santon
1. Italian (Veneto): variant of Santone. 2. Spanish (Albacete and Alicante; Santón): probably an equivalent of Catalan Santó (see Santo). Alternatively, but less likely, a habitational name from a place called Santón in Galicia. 3. English (Yorkshire): habitational name primarily from Sancton (East Yorkshire), but perhaps also from Santon (Cumberland, Norfolk) or Santon in Appleby (Lincolnshire). The placenames derive from Old English sand ‘sand’ + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’, with the -c- in the East Yorkshire placename due to influence from Middle English sanct, saint ‘saint’.
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How common is the last name Santon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Santon's popularity has slightly decreased in the span of a decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 72,905 and by 2010, it had dropped to 77,012 - a change of -5.63%. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of people with the Santon surname increased marginally from 248 in 2000 to 249 in 2010. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was an 11.11% decrease in the prevalence of the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #77,012 | -5.63% |
| Count | 248 | 249 | 0.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Santon
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Santon, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group, White, saw a modest decrease from 88.31% to 82.73%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic percentage saw a significant increase of 210.84%, moving from 3.23% to 10.04%. The Black percentage decreased by 27.70%, from 4.44% to 3.21%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from 2.02% in 2000 to none reported in 2010's census data. Lastly, the category of "two or more races" appeared in 2010 with 2.41%, while there were no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.31% | 82.73% | -6.32% |
| Hispanic | 3.23% | 10.04% | 210.84% |
| Black | 4.44% | 3.21% | -27.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.02% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |